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I'm here to empower & inspire...
and have fun doing it. 😎😘
My motto is SEMPER DISCO: Always Learning.
Linkedin is boring & resumes are antiquated. All my info is here.
Taking full advantage of the first post-Covid Summer season to spend as much time outside as possible: hiking, photographing bugs and plants, taking Nika to the beach, and getting back on rollerblades for the first time since I was a kid. Also continuing to improve on my first attempts at Aquaponics! 🌱🐟
Summer is for skinned knees and sunburns, mosquito bites and bruises, dirt under your nails and the sun on your face. It is a full-contact sport.
persnal info
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US citizen, currently living in NJ.
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AFAB non-binary, they/them pronouns.
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Meyers-Briggs INTJ personality type.
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Burner, Pink Heart Camp, Black Rock City.
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Politically progressive.
My late grandmother, Patricia Richardson, was an honored leader, teacher & storyteller in her community. Thanks to her influence, (and my mom's dedication) I grew up immersed in Native American culture, dancing competitively in traditional regalia and selling handmade arts at Pow-Wows throughout my childhood.
Our Values define us as we practice them.
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EDUCATION
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MENTAL HEALH
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HUMAN RIGHTS
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PARTICIPATION
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PLAY & REST
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AUTHENTICITY
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SUSTAINABILITY
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CRITICAL THINKING
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DISCIPLINE & ADAPTATION
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PERSONAL INTEGRITY
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PROFESSIONALISM
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PHYSICAL HEALTH & FITNESS
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DETACHMENT & ACCEPTANCE
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NON-JUDGEMENT & COMPASSION
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GRATITUDE & FORGIVENESS
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FREEDOM & HAPPINESS
Where did the eyeball come from? My branding was inspired by the idea of simply having a clear vision--of myself, my goals, and human potential. There are also two "eyes" in the pronunciation of my name!
sk-EYE k-EYE-o
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Raised by a single mom with 3 sisters.
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Raised in poverty. Working since age 10.
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Deeply engaged in volunteer work since age 8.
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Raised in Native American culture (Coharie tribe).
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Homeschooled until College at 16. Holds 3 Degrees.
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Graduated Valedictorian for one, 4.0 GPA for another.
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Raised in NJ, lived in Scotland for 2 years, CA for 3.
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Recovered from severe PTSD & Depression.
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Occasionally interrupted by chronic illness.
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Survived a month in bed with Covid 19.
I believe strongly in animal rights and welfare. I currently own my third rescue dog (Nika). Each one has required specific care, medical attention and training.
habits
Our habits define us. What I do 5-7 days a week.
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Walk 1 Mile
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Run 1 Mile
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Restorative Yoga
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Low carb, low FODMAP diet
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Intermittent Fasting 8/16
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Cold Shower
Our habits define us. What I do 1-2 times a week.
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Qigong Class
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Reading
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Drawing
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Write in my Blog
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Study basic phrases in 14 languages
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Hip Hop/Dance Class
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Scare the shit out of myself
(Wrench Day is pretty epic!)
Our habits define us. What I do 5-7 times a week.
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Setting Intentions
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Gratitude Exercises
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Perception Exercises
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Podcasts & Books
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Accountability Check-In
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Journaling
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Meditation
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Visualization
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Affirmations
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Goal Setting
When I attended art school in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh, I developed a style of digital illustration based on traditional stained glass and applied to mythological themes. I called it Shatterwork. I was the only one in my class experimenting with digital illustration and my teachers hated it. They gave me horrible grades. I kept doing it anyway.
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Informed by Transformational Leadership principles, neuroscience, anthropology and sociology, I build, cultivate & celebrate subcultural communities through events, programs, mentoring and social media platforms. These are some of the communities I have engaged with so far:
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Geek/Cosplay
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Pastel Goth
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War Veterans
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Gothic/Industrial
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Kink/BDSM
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LGBT/Pride
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Poly/ENM
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Burning Man
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Steampunk
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Branding & Identity Design
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Advertising Design
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Website Design & UX
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Costume & Character Design
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Event Design
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Content & Speech Writing
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Non-linear Digital Class Design
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Educational & Test Writing
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Curriculum Design
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Inclusivity in Subcultures
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Navigating Polyamory
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Con Survival: Mental Health Matters
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The Dark Night of the Soul
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Leadership in Volunteer Communities
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The Power of Emerging Digital Communities
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Queer Identities in the Alt Community
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HeroU Topics: Embodying Our Heroes
I once danced in a music video, and ended up on the album cover. Here are some other fun things I've done professionally.
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Barista
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Bartender
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Large Event Facepainting
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Convention Vending & Sales
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Childcare for Children with Special Needs
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Wedding Photographer's Assistant
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Magazine Layout & Production
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Dance Choreographer & Teacher
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For volunteer projects I have founded, see other projects.
VFW Post #2319
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Backpack Program Volunteer
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Web Design & Advertising
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Project Management Consultation
Our desires define us. What I want to do & experience.
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Learn how to swim
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Learn how to surf
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Get at least 1 doctorate
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Get a Lambo
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Publish a book
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Win a Nobel Prize
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Run for President
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Run a marathon
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Run an ultramarathon
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3D Print a castle
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Open a school
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Forge a sword
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Direct a feature film
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Figure out how to save Lightning Bugs
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Go to Japan
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Go to New Zealand
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Perform minor surgery
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Perform in a Shakespearean play
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Pet a big cat--a lion or tiger
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Meet Hayao Miyazaki
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Hug Sir Patrick Stewart
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Learn to dance Ballet on pointe
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Get a motorcycle
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Design a meditation space out of an old church full of stained glass
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Have my clothing designs recognized at Fashion Week
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Officiate a wedding
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Go hang gliding
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